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Midland Mencap Podcasts are run by people with Learning Disabilities, giving their experiences and support for those who also have similar disabilities or long-term health conditions.
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Inside the Children and Young People Service - Citizen Chat Podcast Ep. 11

Midland Mencap PodcastOct 12, 2023

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Inside the Children and Young People Service - Citizen Chat Podcast Ep. 11
Oct 12, 202341:57
What is the Learning Disability Community Wellbeing Service? - Citizen Chat Podcast Ep. 10

What is the Learning Disability Community Wellbeing Service? - Citizen Chat Podcast Ep. 10

In this episode of the Citizen Chat Podcast Ashleigh is joined by Charlotte Gotch, Manager of the Learning Disability Community Wellbeing Service and Pete Watson a Citizen of the Service. Listen to their experience and how it has made an impact in the local Birmingham community for people with a learning disability. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs. Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

Mar 27, 202316:10
Breaking Barriers: Volunteering for People with a Learning Disability - Citizen Chat Podcast Ep. 9
Feb 27, 202319:21
Understanding Visual Impairment: Insights from Louise and Meena of Thomas Pocklington Trust - Citizen Chat Podcast Ep. 8

Understanding Visual Impairment: Insights from Louise and Meena of Thomas Pocklington Trust - Citizen Chat Podcast Ep. 8

Are you ready for an insightful and engaging episode of the Citizen Chat podcast? Join host Ashleigh as she sits down with Thomas Pocklington Trust’s Senior Engagement Manager Louise and Sight Loss Council volunteer Meena to discuss the vital role of Sight Loss Councils and the everyday experiences of living with a visual impairment. Don’t miss out on this enlightening conversation that will leave you with a greater understanding and appreciation for those with visual impairments.

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Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities:

Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/

Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap

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Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.  Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

Sight Loss Councils, funded by Thomas Pocklington Trust, are led by blind and partially sighted members. We tackle local issues and work with businesses and service providers to improve the accessibility of their services.

Learn more about Sight Loss Council on their Website here: https://www.sightlosscouncils.org.uk/

Jan 26, 202334:27
Making More Holiday Destinations Accessible - Citizen Chat Moments - Episode 1 - Sarah Lilly, Cerebral Palsy Midlands

Making More Holiday Destinations Accessible - Citizen Chat Moments - Episode 1 - Sarah Lilly, Cerebral Palsy Midlands

Meet Sarah Lilly, from Cerebral Palsy Midlands. On a recent episode of the Citizen Chat podcast, Sarah shared her personal experience of caring for her sister and the citizens she supports at Cerebral Palsy Midlands about the insights on the challenges of planning and enjoying accessible holidays. Don't miss out on her inspiring and informative story!

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Listen to the full episode: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/aI11aQC6uwb

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/IR3CyuMOK_E

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Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap 

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Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.  Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

Jan 14, 202303:48
Sarah Lilly from Cerebral Palsy Midlands - Citizen Chat Podcast - Episode 7
Dec 30, 202246:40
International Day of People with Disabilities - Citizen Chat Episode 6

International Day of People with Disabilities - Citizen Chat Episode 6

This International Day of People with Disabilities Ashleigh caught up with Mark Fosbrook and Alex Giles from Activity Alliance and spoke about their lived experience of having a disability.

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Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: 

Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ 

Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap 

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Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.  Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

Dec 03, 202201:02:39
Why are you proud of your disability or long term health condition? - Citizen Chat #EP5

Why are you proud of your disability or long term health condition? - Citizen Chat #EP5

This month on the citizen chat podcast looks back at the conversation Ashley had with Dan, Viren, and Perm in #disabilitypridemonth where they openly discussed what made them proud of their disability or long term health condition.

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Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: 

Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/ 

Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap 

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Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.  Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

Oct 27, 202229:42
The Importance of Disability Employment - Citizen Chat #EP4

The Importance of Disability Employment - Citizen Chat #EP4

This Month on the Midland Mencap Citizen Chat Podcast Ashleigh and Curtis are joined by Raj and Jadene from the PURE service which works with people with learning disability pathways to employment.

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Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities: Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap

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Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.  Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation.

Sep 23, 202243:30
Making a difference through sport with Mark Fosbrook - The Midland Mencap Citizen Chat - Episode 3

Making a difference through sport with Mark Fosbrook - The Midland Mencap Citizen Chat - Episode 3

In this month’s Citizen Chat Ashleigh is joined by Mark Fosbrook from the West Midlands Combined Authority and Manager of the Include Me Project. He talks to us about the challenges of growing up with his disability, his journey, and achievements in sport and the work he has done with the combined authority in making the West Midlands an accessible and great place to live and work for everybody.

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Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities:

Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/

Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap

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Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.

Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation. We believe our success is down to listening.

Aug 19, 202246:01
The Midland Mencap Citizen Chat - Episode 2

The Midland Mencap Citizen Chat - Episode 2

Join Ashleigh and Curtis for the first Midland Mencap’s Citizen Chat podcast. It is run by people with Learning Disabilities, giving their experiences and support for those who also have similar disabilities or long-term health conditions.

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Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities:

Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/

Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap

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Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs.

Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation. We believe our success is down to listening.

Jul 01, 202230:49
The Midland Mencap Citizen Chat - Episode 1

The Midland Mencap Citizen Chat - Episode 1

Join Ashleigh and Curtis for the first Midland Mencap’s Citizen Chat podcast. It is run by people with Learning Disabilities, giving their experiences and support for those who also have similar disabilities or long-term health conditions.

Ashleigh and Curtis talk about entertainment, the Netflix show ‘A Typical’ and what listeners should expect for future episodes. 

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Get involved in more Midland Mencap activities:

Website: https://midlandmencap.org.uk/

Twitter: @MidlandMencapUK

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandmencap/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlandMencap

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Midland Mencap is a charity which works and campaigns for accessible and inclusive services and a better quality of life for everyone with experience of learning disabilities and additional needs. 

Midland Mencap is one of the West Midlands' leading learning disability charities with a strong, respected and established reputation for excellence and innovation. We believe our success is down to listening.


May 06, 202211:33
Lockdown Chat with Tom #6 - Adam Bone (Access Sport) and Tom Pedersen-Smith

Lockdown Chat with Tom #6 - Adam Bone (Access Sport) and Tom Pedersen-Smith

Join Tom as he talks all thing hockey with Adam Bone from Access Sport and Tom Pedersen-Smith!

Apr 19, 202148:19
Lockdown Chat with Tom Kirby #5 - Francis, Flyers Coach at Tunbridge Well Hockey Club

Lockdown Chat with Tom Kirby #5 - Francis, Flyers Coach at Tunbridge Well Hockey Club

A day due to a few technical issues but Tom it back for another “Lockdown Chat with Tom” this week his guest is Francis, Flyers Coach from Tunbridge Well Hockey Club.

Aug 06, 202042:34
Lockdown Chat with Tom Kirby #4 - Adam Bone, Project Manager for Flyerz Hockey

Lockdown Chat with Tom Kirby #4 - Adam Bone, Project Manager for Flyerz Hockey

Join Tom for his next episode of “Lockdown Chats with Tom” this week his guest is Adam Bone, Project Manager for Flyerz Hockey for Access Sport!

Jul 29, 202034:46
Lockdown Chat with Tom Kirby #3 - Sam

Lockdown Chat with Tom Kirby #3 - Sam

Join Tom as he for his second episode of of “Lockdown Chats with Tom” this week his guest is fellow Midland Mencap internet superstar and ambassador Sam.

Jul 22, 202016:51
Lockdown Chat with Tom Kirby #2 - Kath

Lockdown Chat with Tom Kirby #2 - Kath

Join Tom as he for his second episode of of “Lockdown Chats with Tom” this week his guest is his friend and Flyerz hockey teammate, Kath.

Jul 08, 202017:17
Lockdown Chats with Tom #1 - Dave Rogers

Lockdown Chats with Tom #1 - Dave Rogers

Here it is!! The first Episode of “Lockdown Chats with Tom” this week his guest was our very own CEO Dave Rogers.

Jul 01, 202047:04
The Midland Mencap Podcast - Jane Hatton CEO of Evenbreak

The Midland Mencap Podcast - Jane Hatton CEO of Evenbreak

Tom Kirby is joined by Jane Hatton CEO of Evenbreak and discuss the challenges faced by people with disability in getting into work.

May 20, 201940:04
Midland Mencap Podcast - Councillor John Cotton

Midland Mencap Podcast - Councillor John Cotton

On this month's Podcast Tom Kirby Interviews Councillor John Cotton Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Community Safety and Equalities at Birmingham City Council. They talk through topics such as social inclusion, transport, disability hate crime, Brexit and much more!


Tom Kirby   https://twitter.com/Kirby22Tom 

John Cotton  https://twitter.com/CllrJohnCotton 


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Mar 18, 201942:25
Midland Mencap Podcast - Our 70th Year, Learning Disability and Mental Health
Mar 18, 201957:09